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PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:

2026MY Forester
Safety Recall and Stop Sale: Rear

NUMBER:

WRG-25

DATE:

01/30/26

NHTSA ID:

TBD

Gate Stay Bracket

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester
Vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and bracket.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECT AND SAFETY RISK
The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented
rear gate stay bracket which may cause the rear gate stay to become detached without prior warning
during use.
A rear gate stay that detaches from the vehicle without prior warning during use may increase the risk
of injury.
REMEDY
For all potentially affected vehicles, Subaru retailers will inspect the rear gate stay brackets and, if
necessary, replace the stay and bracket at no cost to the customer.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
A total of 5,603 U.S. vehicles will be included in this safety recall as listed below. Not all vehicles
in the production range listed are affected by this recall. Coverage must be confirmed by using the
Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function on subarunet.com prior to repair.
Model Year

Carline

Production Date Range

2026

Forester

September 11, 2025 – October 30, 2025

CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles,
or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to
do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.

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excellence in Environmental Management
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to our environment and in accordance with all
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RETAILER RESPONSIBILITY
Please be advised that it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle
covered by a recall under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied. Therefore, any Authorized
Subaru Retailer failing to perform the applicable service procedures to correct all affected vehicles
in their inventory prior to the vehicle being placed in service may be subject to civil penalties of up
to $27,874 per violation (i.e., for each vehicle), as provided in 49 CFR §578.6 and will also be in
breach of the Subaru Dealer Agreement.
Any vehicles listed in any recall/campaign that are in retailer stock must be:
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Immediately identified

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Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to repair

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Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in the Product Campaign Bulletin

Retailers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures, to correct all affected vehicles in
their inventory (used, demo & SSLP). Whenever a vehicle subject to this recall is taken into retailer
inventory necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall correction has been made before selling
or releasing the vehicle.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Subaru will notify affected vehicle owners by first class mail within 60 days. Retailers will be advised
when owner notification is scheduled.
PART INFORMATION:
Power Rear Gate Model
Part Description

Part Number

Qty.

Drive Unit AY C BRH
Power Gate Stay(Right Side)

63320SL00A

1

Drive Unit AY BKTRH
Power Gate Stay Bracket(Right Side)

63320SL02A

1

Drive Unit AY (Left Side)

63320SL01A

1

Drive Unit AY BKT LH(Left Side)

63320SL03A

1

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Non-power Rear Gate Model
Part Description

Part Number

Qty.

Stay Assy RG RH(Right side)

63269SL100

1

Stay Assy RG LH(Left side)

63269SL110

1

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SERVICE PROCEDURE FLOW CHART:

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REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIALS:
Description

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Details

General hand tools

Torque wrench

Required for torquing hardware

Protective Tape

Protect parts

Support Stand

To support the rear gate

COMPONENT CONFIGURATION:
Power rear gate model:

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Non-power rear gate model:

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
Inspection Procedure
Step 1) Open rear gate, inspect the location of the bracket identification mark.
Is the mark at the top of the bracket with the gate open?
Yes – Go to step 2.
No – Go to replacement procedure for the applicable rear gate model.

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Step 2) Inspect the rear gate stays.
Are they the correct stays for the rear gate model?
Yes – Go to step 3.
No - Go to replacement procedure for the applicable rear gate model.

Step 3) Inspect rear gate stay bracket identification mark to ensure it is correct for rear gate model.
Check the middle digit of the identification mark:
The middle digit will be either P or N. P brackets are for power rear gates, and N brackets are for
non-power rear gates.
Is the middle digit correct on both rear gate stay brackets?
Yes – Inspection is complete no repair is necessary.
No – Go to replacement procedure for the applicable rear gate model.

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Replacement of power rear gate drive unit and/or stay procedure.
Important: If either part fails the inspection, both the bracket and stay, or the bracket and
drive unit, must be replaced.
Step 1) Remove power rear gate drive unit assembly or power rear gate stay according to the service
manual.
Refer to STIS: Body & Electrical/WIRING SYSTEM> POWER REAR GATE SYSTEM
Step 2) Install the bracket onto the rear gate on the appropriate side with the indication marks on the
top.
Note: The first digit of the identification mark identifies the side it needs to be installed.

Step 3) Install drive unit assembly and/or stay on the body of the vehicle.
Step 4) Attach drive unit assembly and/or stay onto bracket installed on the rear gate.
Caution:
• Insert the socket of the power rear gate drive unit straight into the ball joint section of the
bracket.
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Check that the power rear gate drive unit is engaged with the ball joint portion and cannot be
removed.

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Step 5) Torque the drive unit assembly and/or stay bolts on the rear gate panel side.
Tightening torque:
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VINs starting with 4S4: 16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 11.8 ft·lb)

Step 6) Torque the drive unit assembly and/or stay bolts on the vehicle body side.
Tightening torque:
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VINs starting with 4S4: 16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 11.8 ft·lb)

Step 7) Align the arrow on the harness grommet with the alignment mark on the vehicle body side
and install the harness grommet and connect the connector.
Replacement of non-power rear gate stays.
Install rear gate stays as per the applicable service manual.
Refer to STIS: Body & Electrical/WIRING SYSTEM> EXTERIOR BODY PANELS> Rear Gate>
INSTALLATION> REAR GATE DAMPER STAY
CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT AND ENTRY PROCEDURES:
Credit to perform this recall will be based on properly completed repair order information. Retailers
may submit claims through Subarunet.com.
Power Rear Gate Model
Labor Description

Labor Operation #

Labor Time

INSPECTION OF REAR GATE STAY & BRACKET

B100-380

.2

REPLACEMENT OF DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY PRG (LH)

C100-963

.7

REPLACEMENT OF PRG STAY ASSY (RH)

C100-982

.3

Fail Code

WRG-25

Non-power Rear Gate Model
Labor Description

Labor Operation #

Labor Time

INSPECTION OF REAR GATE STAY & BRACKET

B100-380

.2

REPLACEMENT OF REAR GATE STAY (ONE SIDE)

C100-381

.3

REPLACEMENT OF BOTH REAR GATE STAYS

C100-384

.4

Fail Code

WRG-25

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously
released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.

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Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.

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Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.

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